Come out of your winter doldrums and experience the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River during this wonderful time of year! It is so different than it is any other time of the year. There are no other vessels on the water, and with no leaves on the trees, our wildlife viewing is easy ... Read more
The Annual Holiday Train Show is being held November 22, 2022 through February 19, 2023 at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex, Connecticut. The family friendly Holiday Train Show exhibit is back at the Connecticut River Museum for its 29th year of fun for all ages. See what train artist Steve Cryan has created this year! ... Read more
Mistletoe & Martinis hosted by Connecticut River Museum will be held on Thursday, December 12th from 6 to 9 pm. This festive celebration at the Museum features signature martinis, fabulous hors d'oeuvres, and music! Individual Ticket: $75.00, Includes Wine and Beer Bar Couple Ticket: $125.00, Includes Wine and Beer Bar Patron Ticket: $150.00, Includes 1 ... Read more
The Antique Classic Boat Show will be held on July 13th from 9 am to 4:30 pm at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex. The Southern New England Chapter (SNEC) of The Antique and Classic Boat Society will present the 35th annual “Mahogany Memories” boat show on the grounds and docks of the Connecticut River ... Read more
Join Stanley Kolber for a talk and book signing about his brand new book, Of the Birds, According to Their Kinds. The book is filled with artistically rendered photographs and engaging prose, bringing the reader into an avian world throbbing with life, overflowing with beauty. Stanley was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., and now, ... Read more
The Connecticut River from the Air book talk and signing will take place at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex, Connecticut on September 18, 2018 at 5:30 pm. Join us as we learn about the aerial adventures of Jerry Roberts and Tom Walsh as they delve into the four major regions of the river. With breathtaking photography ... Read more
Connecticut River Museum presents Thursdays on the Dock with Meadows Brothers with drinks from Whetstone Station, August 16 from 5:30 to 7:30. Since 2010, Thursday’s on the Dock have become the unofficial start to the summer weekend. The free concert series features a different band each night and the panoramic views of the River. This ... Read more
Now in its eighth year at the Connecticut River Museum, Thursdays on the Dock Free concerts have for many become the unofficial start to the summer weekend. In 2018 the event will take place every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, July 5 through August 30 on the Museum’s historic steamboat dock. This free event ... Read more
Join the Connecticut River Museum for their first guided paddle of the season. The launch will be from the Essex Town boat launch and paddle the quiet coves of Essex. Learn about historical events and figures, explore the ecology of the tidal marshes and hopefully spot beautiful birds from eagles and osprey to herons, egrets, ... Read more
The unofficial kickoff to Summer on the Shoreline, CRM’s annual fundraiser RiverFare is a gourmet food and drink tasting event on the Museum’s riverfront lawn. Numerous local caterers and restaurants vendors provide delicious samples of their culinary talents for patrons, as well as tastings from breweries and wineries of the River Valley. A full cash ... Read more
